Key words: Azerbaijani-German relations, Oskar Schmerling, Josef Rotter, Azerbaijani immigrants
Summary
The article talks about the ancient roots of Azerbaijani-German relations and the gradual development of these relations. Even during the time of Tsarist Russia, and even before that, Azerbaijani intellectuals turned to Germany for education, and it shows their role in the creation of Azerbaijan-Germany relations. The article also talks about the civil attitude towards the Germans living in Azerbaijan during the Republic. The article also mentions the representation of Germans by a deputy in the parliament of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic during the Republic, along with the Azerbaijanis. The author also mentions the activities of German artists Oskar Schmerling and Joseph Rotter in the magazine "Molla Nasreddin". The article emphasizes the undeniable role of the Azerbaijani-German relations, which have an ancient history, in the creation and formation of the Azerbaijani diaspora, which is still active in Germany today.
